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Amber Heard speaks out on Blake Lively allegations against Justin Baldoni: ‘I saw this firsthand’ — Baldoni retained the same PR crisis manager that Johnny Depp used during his high-profile defamation trial against Heard in 2022. In an exclusive statement to NBC News …
Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Lopez and ex Ben Affleck exchange Christmas presents over lunch at Soho House in LA — Jennifer Lopez donned a cozy, oversized cardigan and wide-leg blue jeans to have lunch with her estranged fourth husband Ben Affleck at the members-only Soho House in West Hollywood on Sunday at 2pm.
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Jennifer Lopez and Estranged Husband Ben Affleck Reunite Ahead of Christmas — Months after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, the former couple stepped out for lunch with family members ahead of Christmas. — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are proving to be friendly exes.
TMZ.com:
TRAVIS HUNTER DEACTIVATES INSTAGRAM ... As FiancéE Criticism Continues — Travis Hunter — the Heisman Trophy winner and arguably the most known player in college football — has deactivated his Instagram ... as online criticism of his fiancée continues.
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Edward Segarra / USA Today:
Art Evans, 'A Soldier's Story' and ‘Die Hard 2’ actor, dies at 82 — Actor Art Evans, best known for his roles in the films “A Soldier's Story” and “Die Hard 2,” has died. He was 82. — Evans died on Saturday, his agents LyNea Bell and Charleen McGuire confirmed in an emailed statement to USA TODAY on Sunday.
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‘Die Hard 2’ Star Art Evans Dead at 82
‘Die Hard 2’ Star Art Evans Dead at 82
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People:
CEO Killing Suspect Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty to State Murder Charges — The 26-year-old is accused of fatally gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges that could land him in prison for the rest of his life …
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King Charles Filmed Christmas Speech in Former Hospital Chapel, a Surprise Move After ‘Brutal’ Year — The King was said to be “absolutely enchanted” by the space — and broke tradition in filming there — King Charles switched up tradition this Christmas and recorded his traditional holiday broadcast …
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Brenton Blanchet / People:
Hallmark Renews Finding Mr. Christmas for Season 2 Hosted by Jonathan Bennett: ‘Just Scratching the Surface’ (Exclusive) — Jonathan Bennett will continue his hunt for the next Hallmark Christmas movie star — The search for “Mr. Christmas” continues! — Hallmark has renewed …
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Jamie Roberts / The Mirror:
Lily Allen ‘splits’ from husband David Harbour and makes drastic decision — Lily Allen is putting herself out there as a single woman following reports that she and husband David Harbour have parted from one another — Lily Allen has made a major move after reportedly splitting from husband David Harbour.
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Dave Grohl and Wife Will Spend Christmas ‘as a Family’ After He Welcomed a Baby Outside of Marriage (Exclusive Source) — The Foo Fighters rocker and wife Jordyn Blum will spend Christmas with their daughters as a family — Dave Grohl and his family are sticking together this holiday season.
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‘WORKAHOLICS’ STAR WAYMOND LEE DEAD AT 72 ... After ALS Battle — EXCLUSIVE — 965 … 6:41 p.m. PT — Adam DeVine, who co-led and co-created “Workaholics,” has broken his silence following Waymond Lee's passing ... noting in a new Instagram post that he was “gutted” by the news.
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Gibson Johns / E! Online:
Hailey Bieber Debuts Birthstone Ring Dedicated to Her and Justin Bieber's Son Jack — Hailey Bieber showed off a sparkling new piece of jewelry that features a symbolic nod to her and Justin Bieber's son, Jack Blues Bieber. — Hailey Bieber mother-son bond with Jack Blues Bieber is solid as a rock.
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PUBLICIST JENNIFER ABEL ALLEGEDLY BREAKS SILENCE ON EXPLOSIVE TEXT MESSAGES IN BALDONI LAWSUITIST — Jennifer Abel, the publicist at the center of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, is allegedly sharing her side of the story. After text messages between Abel …
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Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover supports ‘honest and kind’ Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni complaint
‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover supports ‘honest and kind’ Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni complaint
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